Cedar Hills Community Church - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Grace & Truth: Hearing the Word Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - God’s word establishes all things.TEXT - Nehemiah 8:1-121. God’s Word establishes reality,• Genesis 1:1-3• Nehemiah 8:1-62. God’s Word establishes truth.• Psalm 33:4• Proverbs 30:5• John 17:173. God’s Word establishes hope.• Nehemiah 8:7-12• 2 Timothy 3:16NEXT STEPS                          1. Read your Bible.2. Do what your Bible tells you.3. Rejoice! (Have a feast.)GO DEEPER What is “Sola Scriptura?” Sola scriptura is a Latin phrase meaning "by Scripture alone" and is a foundational principle of the Protestant Reformation. As Protestant Christians we believe that the Bible is the final, infallible authority for Christian faith, doctrine, and practice. The Bible, as the Word of God, is sufficient to guide believers in matters of faith, salvation, and life. Human traditions, creeds, and councils do not (and cannot) hold the same level of authority. Key Aspects of Sola Scriptura1. Final Authority: The Bible is considered the ultimate source of truth a